They're Either Too Young Or Too Old

by Jimmy Dorsey
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(CN.C.)You (F)marched a way and (Caug)left this town as (Cm)emp ty (D7)as (Bbm)can (Am)be,

I (Bb)can’t sit un der the (Fmaj7)ap ple tree with (G7)an y one else but (C9)me.

For there (Gm)is no (D7)sec ret (Gm)lov er,

that the (Eb7)draft board (D7)did n’t dis (Db7)cov (C7)er.

(CN.C.)They’re (F)eith er too young or too (F)old,

they’re eith er too gray or too (F)grass (F#dim7)y green, (C7)the (F)pick in’s are poor and the (Am)crop (Abdim)is lean, (C7)what’s (Gm7)good is in the (C7)arm y, what’s (Gm7)left will nev er (C7)harm me.

They’re (F)eith er too old or too (F)young,

so darl ing, you’ll nev er get (Bm7)stung.

To (A)mor row I’ll go (E7)hik ing with that (A)Ea gle Scout un (E)less I (A)get a call from (E7)grand pa for a (A)snap py (E7)game of (A)chess.

(C9)I’m (F)find ing it eas y to (F)stay good as gold.

They’re (Bb6)eith (Dm)er (Gm7)too young or too (Abdim7)old.

(C7)They’re warm (F)cold,

fast (F)fast (F#dim7)a sleep, (C7)so, (F)darl ing, be lieve me, I’m (Am)yours (Abdim)to keep, (C7)there (Gm7)is n’t an y (C7)gra vy, the (Gm7)gra vy’s in the (C7)Na vy.

fresh (F)stale,

there is no a vail a ble (Bm7)male.

I (A)will con fess to (E7)one ro mance I’m (A)sure you will al (E)low, he (A)tries to ser e (E7)nade me but his (A)voice is (E7)chang ing (A)now.

(F)keep things con trolled.

They’re (Bb6)eith (Dm)er (Gm7)too young or too (Abdim7)old.

(C7)They’re (F)old.

I’ll (Gm7)nev er, nev er (C7)fail ya, while (Gm7)you are in Aus (C7)tra lia, or (Gm7)out in the A (C7)leu tians, or (Gm7)off a mong the (C7)Roosh ians and (Gm7)fly ing o ver (C7)E gypt, your (Gm7)heart will nev er (C7)be gypped, and (Gm7)when you get to (C7)In di a, I’ll (Gm7)still be what I’ve (C7)been to ya.

I’ve (F)looked the field o ver, and (F)lo, and be hold!

They’re (Bb6)eith (Dm)er (Gm7)too young or too (F)old.

They're Either Too Young Or Too Old — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" by Jimmy Dorsey as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 68 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “They're Either Too Young Or Too Old

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" by Jimmy Dorsey in?
The backing track is in Bb at 68 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old"?
"They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" was originally performed by Jimmy Dorsey. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "They're Either Too Young Or Too Old" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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